While the HTC Aria is going to be officially released this Sunday, some AT&T stores have jumped the gun and started selling the device a few days early.  A tipster has sent Engadget some photos, one of which can be seen above, of the Aria being unboxed after being procured from one of AT&T's retail outlets.  There are reports that some Best Buy Mobile locations have the device in stock, as well.

If you have an itch to pick up what is arguably AT&T's best Android device, head down to your local AT&T or Best Buy Mobile shop to see if you can snag a unit early.  The Aria definitely has a shot to become a popular phone on AT&T, especially considering it's only the second Android phone on the carrier (not counting the Nexus One).  While it may not be the highest-specced Android device on the market, it looks like the Aria will be a good choice for Android fans looking for a compact, Sense-equipped handset.  For some more information about the Aria, including some hands-on impressions, check out Noah's unboxing video here!

Via Engadget